Chapter 12: This Is Your Compensation

Chapter 12: This Is Your Compensation

"I'll buy it, I'll buy the meat!" Jin Yu picked up the vegetable basket and generously went to the nearby market to buy meat.

Soon, she returned with a basket full of meat and vegetables.

Leng Xiyue was astonished, "Jin sister, how much meat did you buy?"

"Five pounds, let them have their fill today."

Jin Yu cooked a delicious pot of braised pork. At mealtime, the six adorable children were ecstatic.

"Mommy, this is the best meat I've ever had," the fourth child said, mouth greasy with oil.

"Yes, it's definitely the best, even better than what that famous chef from abroad makes," the second child said, wiping oil from her mouth and reaching for more meat with her hand.

"Don't use your hands, use chopsticks!" The eldest child scolded the second, then struggled to pick up a large piece of meat with chopsticks and put it in Leng Xiyue's bowl, "Mommy, you have some too. Auntie Jin's cooking is so delicious."

Following the eldest's lead, the other five also did the same, and soon, Leng Xiyue's bowl was filled with six pieces of braised pork.

Leng Xiyue was deeply touched, and all this was thanks to Jin Yu's help.

"Jin sister, thank you for being so kind to the children, but meat is expensive, and five pounds of it must have cost a lot. I'll give you the money for the meat when I get my salary tonight."

"What are you talking about? Can't I treat the kids to some braised pork? Besides, this meal is earned by you. You helped me so much this morning, and I haven't properly thanked you yet."

Jin Yu suggested with a raised eyebrow, "How about you work part-time for me? The salary might be less, but I'll provide food and accommodation for you and the children."

"Really?" Leng Xiyue stood up excitedly, then hesitated, "No, that would be too much of a loss for you, with seven mouths to feed! I don't want a salary, but I'll do my best to help you. Just providing a place to stay and food for the children is more than enough for me."

"So... no salary? And I'll cover your living expenses?" Jin Yu asked excitedly.

Hiring someone would cost her at least thirty to forty thousand a year, not to mention the additional expense of social security contributions, which alone could amount to more than ten thousand a year.

But the old house she rented to Leng Xiyue, costing only about ten thousand in rent a year, was old and no one else would live in it except Leng Xiyue. As for meals, whatever she ate, the children would eat, with just the occasional addition of some meat, making it a worthwhile deal, especially considering Leng Xiyue's efficiency in work.

"Okay, let's agree on that. I'll work at Water Flower in the evenings and help you during the day. I won't ask for a salary, just room and board. Of course, when I earn money, I'll also contribute to groceries, since I have many mouths to feed."

Leng Xiyue agreed not because she was naive, but because she had her own calculations.

This arrangement not only solved her and her children's living issues but also effectively gained her a free babysitter. Hiring a professional nanny would cost the salary of six, and now with Jin Yu's free childcare, it was undoubtedly a good deal.

Both parties were satisfied, so the deal was effective from that day.

In the evening, after dinner, Leng Xiyue went to work at the Water Flower gym.

Upon arriving, she saw Gong Xinyi sitting in the lobby, reading a newspaper with a serious expression, which made her nervous.

Gong Xinyi being there so early made her worry he might ask for a foot massage again.

"Mr. Gong, Leng Xiyue has arrived," Chen Yu whispered.

Gong Xinyi put away the newspaper and gestured for Leng Xiyue to come over.

Leng Xiyue approached nervously and bowed, "Good day, Mr. Gong."

Gong Xinyi handed over a large gift box, "Take it!"

"What is this?" Leng Xiyue took the gift box, opened it, and found a luxury brand dress with a price tag of 28,000, leaving her stunned.

What does this mean? A uniform? At 28,000 a piece, she couldn't afford to damage it.

Gong Xinyi's sharp gaze fixed on Leng Xiyue, "Didn't you ask me for compensation yesterday? This is your compensation!"